Admissions Open | Academic Year Intake
Technical High School
Hoër Tegniese Skool N Diederichs

Master Practical
Technical Trades

Industry-relevant, workshop-centered education in electrical technology, woodworking, plumbing, construction, digital electronics, automotive fitting, and welding. Built for students ready to lead with proven skills.

Electrical Technology
Automotive Fitting & Turning
Welding & Steel Work
Digital Electronics
Certified Workshop Safety Standards
Heavy Machinery & Diagnostic Labs
Technical High School students working in the heavy machinery and welding workshop

Machined Workshop Lab

Active Simulation & Production

VERIFIED
8+

Core Trade Streams

Electrical to Welding

100%

Workshop Practical

Industry-standard gear

NQF

Rigorous Curricula

Career & trade ready

Curriculum Specification 2025/2026

Technical Trade Disciplines

Nine industry-aligned vocational specializations delivered through rigorous theory, workshop mastery, and direct machinery operation.

9Trade Streams
3,000+Lab Hours
100%Practical Lab Ratio
NQF L4Accredited Base
ET-401High Demand
NQF Level 4
360 Workshop Hrs
Electrical Technology
Specialization:Power Distribution & Control

Industrial wiring, high-voltage panel configuration, motor control systems, and complete statutory safety protocol certification.

Workshop Machinery

PLC Benches, Three-Phase Simulators, High-Spec Oscilloscopes

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
AFT-402
NQF Level 4
420 Workshop Hrs
Automotive Fitting & Turning
Specialization:Mechanical Diagnostics & Machining

Precision engine assembly, component lathe fabrication, drivetrain diagnostics, and dynamic mechanical tolerance testing.

Workshop Machinery

Engine Dynamometers, Hydraulic Hoists, Universal Lathes

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
WF-403
NQF Level 4
380 Workshop Hrs
Welding & Steel Fabrication
Specialization:Structural Metallurgy & Assembly

MIG, TIG, and ARC structural welding along with heavy plate cutting, jig setup, and pressure-vessel standard testing.

Workshop Machinery

CNC Plasma Cutters, Argon Arc Units, Non-Destructive Rig

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
WW-404
NQF Level 4
320 Workshop Hrs
Woodworking & Carpentry
Specialization:Timber Engineering & Joinery

Architectural joinery, CNC timber machining, roof truss engineering, and high-tolerance cabinet construction techniques.

Workshop Machinery

Multi-Axis CNC Routers, Thicknessers, Industrial Dust Extractor Bays

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
DE-405
NQF Level 4
340 Workshop Hrs
Digital Electronics
Specialization:Embedded Systems & Logic Design

Microcontroller architecture, embedded firmware design, PCB fabrication, and high-frequency signal processing.

Workshop Machinery

Surface-Mount Soldering Stations, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Scanners

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
PM-406
NQF Level 4
400 Workshop Hrs
Precision Machining
Specialization:Micron-Tolerance Manufacturing

Computer numerical control (CNC) programming, high-precision milling, surface grinding, and laser micrometer calibration.

Workshop Machinery

5-Axis CNC Millers, Surface Grinders, Optical Comparators

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
HP-407
NQF Level 4
310 Workshop Hrs
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Specialization:Fluid Power & Mechatronics

Fluid power circuit construction, valve timing diagnostics, industrial actuator setup, and closed-loop hydraulic control systems.

Workshop Machinery

Festo Fluid Simulators, High-Pressure Testing Rigs, Proportional Valves

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
RES-408
NQF Level 4
350 Workshop Hrs
Renewable Energy Systems
Specialization:Clean Power & Energy Storage

Commercial solar PV array design, wind turbine generation, industrial battery bank telemetry, and grid-tie inverters.

Workshop Machinery

Solar Array Simulators, Power Analyzers, Battery Management Banks

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus
IA-409High Demand
NQF Level 4
390 Workshop Hrs
Industrial Automation
Specialization:Robotics & SCADA Integration

SCADA network telemetry, robotic arm positioning, sensor integration, and complete smart factory assembly automation.

Workshop Machinery

6-Axis Articulated Robots, Siemens S7-1500 PLCs, Industrial Vision Rigs

Trade Tested
Inspect Syllabus

Rigorous Workshop Standards & Direct Trade Admission

Every trade stream includes occupational health and safety (OHS) verification, certified PPE guidelines, and structured pathway counseling.

VERIFIED TELEMETRY // 2024-2025

PROVEN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE & INDUSTRIAL IMPACT

Hoer Tegnise skool N Diederichs Technical High school delivers measurable, workshop-verified mastery. Our rigorous trade standards produce graduates equipped for high-demand industrial engineering sectors.

PARAM // TRD-EMP-01
96%

GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE

Direct placement into accredited industrial apprenticeships and engineering technician roles within 6 months.

PARAM // LAB-HRS-02
1,200+

WORKSHOP LAB HOURS

Rigorous hands-on machinery training across industrial welding, electrical bays, automotive, and fitting workbenches.

PARAM // TRD-MOD-03
18+

CERTIFIED TRADE STREAMS

Curricula spanning electrical technology, power systems, digital electronics, plumbing, woodworking, and fabrication.

PARAM // FAC-EXP-04
45+

MASTER TRADE INSTRUCTORS

Red Seal certified artisans and engineering educators with verified decades of heavy industrial sector leadership.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & STANDARDS

CALIBRATED FOR DIRECT INDUSTRY ADMISSION

Every technical course adheres to national training guidelines and South African industry safety benchmarks.

ISO-OHS-01
100% Workshop Safety Standard

Zero-compromise PPE compliance & precision protocol across all manufacturing bays.

IND-EQP-02
Production-Grade Machinery

Heavy-duty CNC lathes, TIG/MIG welding booths, and electrical power simulation units.

SETA-ACC-03
Industry-Endorsed Qualifications

Standardized technical matric certificates qualifying learners for immediate industrial intake.

SYSTEM STATUS: CALIBRATED
DISCIPLINES: 8 CORE TRADES
OFFICIAL CAMPUS METRICS // HOËR TEGNIESE SKOOL N DIEDERICHS
Institutional Accreditation & Benchmarks

Educational Standards

Hoer Tegnise skool N Diederichs Technical High school enforces rigorous industrial benchmarks across all workshop streams, ensuring every learner receives practical, safety-certified, and industry-aligned trade training.

SYS // 01SETA & QCTO ACCREDITED
Workshop Environments
Industrial-Scale Training Facilities

Dedicated workshops equipped with production-grade machinery in electrical technology, fitting and turning, welding, woodworking, and digital electronics.

Verified Capabilities:
Heavy-duty 3-phase electrical power benches
MIG, TIG, and arc welding fabrication bays
Precision CNC lathes & automated turning stations
Dedicated digital microcontroller test rigs
SYS // 02OHS ACT COMPLIANT
Safety Standards
Zero-Compromise Workshop Safety

Strict occupational health and safety protocols embedded into every practical period, training students in real industrial compliance from day one.

Verified Capabilities:
Mandatory personal protective equipment protocols
Machine isolation and emergency shutdown systems
Certified hazardous material extraction & ventilation
Comprehensive workshop risk assessment drills
SYS // 03INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED
Trade Alignment
Direct Pipeline to Apprenticeships

Curricula structured in consultation with manufacturing, construction, and engineering leaders to guarantee immediate workplace relevance.

Verified Capabilities:
Technical matric qualification with trade endorsements
Recognized trade test entry prerequisites
Formal industry employer partner network
Practical hours credited toward apprentice status

Official Curriculum & Trade Certification

All workshop modules follow nationally standardized trade testing syllabi and occupational competencies.

Official Intake Notice // 2025 Academic Year
Admissions Now Open

Build Real Trade Skills. Secure Your Technical Future.

Join Hoer Tegnise skool N Diederichs Technical High school. We combine rigorous secondary education with active workshop training in electrical technology, automotive fitting, welding, woodwork, plumbing, and digital electronics.

Comprehensive trade disciplines from Grade 8 through Grade 12
Dedicated safety gear protocols & master artisan educators
Transparent application requirements for prospective parents & learners

Need curriculum details first? Explore all 8 Technical Disciplines

100% Practical Bay Training

Hands-on mastery in fully equipped electrical, automotive, and welding bays.

[WORKSHOP READY]

Industry-Aligned Curricula

Rigorous technical coursework calibrated to national trade and engineering standards.

[ACCREDITED]

Advanced Digital & Power Labs

Modern testing instrumentation for electronics, power systems, and civil construction.

[MODERN LABS]

Direct Career & Trade Pathways

Equipping graduates for apprenticeships, tertiary engineering, and artisan certification.

[CAREER READY]
STATUS: INTAKE APPLICATIONS ACTIVE
DISCIPLINES: 8 TRADE MAJORSEXPERIENCED ARTISAN FACULTYREAD SCHOOL PROFILE